Trump enters row over state-led abortion crackdown

20/05/2019|2min

US President Donald Trump has waded into the row over strict new abortion laws introduced by some US states arguing he is 'strongly pro-life'.
Mr Trump said he was against terminations except in cases of rape, incest or a 'serious health risk' to the mother.
His intervention comes in a the face of mounting controversy after Alabama passed a law banning abortion in nearly all cases.
The law, which follows similar restrictions in states including Georgia and Missouri, would block abortions in the event of rape and incest, and features an exception only in cases where the pregnant person's health is at risk.
Supporters of the law say they expect it to be blocked in court but hope the appeals process will bring it before the Supreme Court, which now has a conservative majority.